Dubious Theology
The Editor: This is in reference to the column by Gerald Archibald (Summer 2023 Vo. 38). He asked for some feedback so I thought I…
Regarding Walter Hughes’ Article on Jean Vanier Scandal
The Editor: I read three articles from your recent issue of ICN. The first was Walter Hughes’ on the “Jean Vanier scandal”. I know Walter…
I Stand at the Sink and Weep
A four day pause and hostages return to find their loved ones dead while people the other side of the line straggle over burial ground…
The Royal Road
“If you wish, both of you, to respond to the call made to you today (or better the grace offered you) by a God-enlivened life,…
Remembering Marnie’s Smile
Dear Pat: Your piece “Bride of Sorrows” is a beautiful story of Marnie’s life and her years with the ICN. Your own sadness and sense…
Alas, Indeed!
Dear Pat: Saw the sad news on the website and then your note on the subscription form to me. My condolences. “Alas” indeed! a Truly…
Be Gentle on Yourself
The Editor: With every note to me you have shared a greeting or word from Marnie, all down the years. And as I opened every…
Marnie Knew
Marnie Butler (1950 – 2023) was the only other editor of a paper started in 1986 by Patrick Jamieson. He reports (see Winter 2023/24 issue)…
Open Letter to Selina Robinson
We are writing in response to your public letter to the members of the provincial NDP caucus. In this letter as well as in a…
Vatican Diplomats Seek to Defuse Outrage over Pope Francis’ Ukraine ‘white flag’ Comments
ROME (AP) — The Vatican secretary of state is seeking to defuse outrage over Pope Francis’ latest diplomatic foray, insisting in media interviews that a…